in between times
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Naturally, an ace follows, then another; in between times, a mere big serve sets up a simple put-away.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 23, 2022
With Hohaia dummying through some strangely hesitant Warrington defence in between times, Saints had a wholly unexpected 14-0 lead.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 8, 2013
The task isn't simply to avoid panic at the crucial juncture but to be sure not to mislay one's excrement in between times, while the opposing captain jiggles his field and the bowler runs up.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 1, 2013
I rode horses first thing in the morning and last thing at night, and in between times I groomed, studied and cosseted them.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 8, 2011
At the Meetings Snowball often won over the majority by his brilliant speeches, but Napoleon was better at canvassing support for himself in between times.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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